Jim Norton and Matt Serra welcome both sides of a key lightweight matchup as Daniel Zellhuber and King Green join the show ahead of their clash at UFC Mexico City.

First, Mexico’s own Daniel Zellhuber discusses fighting at home in the altitude for the second time, what he learned from his Fight of the Night war in 2024, and how he’s approaching a pivotal bout after back-to-back losses. The 26-year-old “Golden Boy” explains why he’s hoping to face the best version of the 39-year-old veteran and what a win in front of his home crowd would mean for his career.

Then, King Green calls in to give his side of the matchup. Returning to Mexico for the first time since his early days as a pro, Green reflects on how the sport — and today’s young fighters — have evolved since he first broke in. He also breaks down how his experience, composure, and fight IQ factor into Saturday’s showdown with Zellhuber.

Plus, Jim and Matt preview and make three picks each for this Saturday’s UFC Mexico City card headlined by flyweight contenders Brandon Moreno and Lone’er Kavanagh.

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra recap UFC Houston before welcoming two welterweights at very different stages of their careers to UFC Unfiltered.

First up, Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani reflects on his hard-fought split decision win over Phil Rowe in his UFC debut. The Hermosa Beach native discusses the weigh-in faceoff tension, the lone dissenting judge’s scorecard, and what he learned from going three full rounds inside the Octagon.

Later, former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos makes his fifth appearance on the show — his first since August 2023. RDA shares his thoughts from being in attendance at UFC Houston, opens up about tearing his ACL in his fight against Geoff Neal, and discusses his recent knee surgery and plans to return this summer. Now settled in Austin and preparing to get his school going, the veteran reflects on what continues to motivate him after more than 20 UFC wins.

Listen in as Jim and Matt react to Sean Strickland’s statement victory and some of their other takeaways from this past weekend’s action in Houston.

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra welcome two rising welterweights to UFC Unfiltered ahead of Saturday’s UFC Fight Night in Houston.

The guys kick off their preview of this weekend’s card by breaking down the main event between Sean Strickland and Anthony Hernandez — with Jim offering up a prediction of his own.

First up, Serbian knockout artist Uroš Medić makes his Unfiltered debut. “The Doctor” reflects on his journey from Serbia to Alaska to the UFC before outlining what he expects from 12th-ranked Geoff Neal in their fan-friendly co-main event clash this Saturday.

Then, undefeated prospect Jacobe Smith calls in ahead of his third UFC appearance. After completing a full camp preparing for Seokhyeon Ko, Smith discusses the mindset shift required for a short-notice matchup against fellow unbeaten welterweight Josiah Harrell.

Confident in his coaches’ film study, Smith explains why he prefers trusting his athleticism and in-fight instincts rather than overthinking hypothetical scenarios.

Stick around as Jim and Matt round out the show by locking in their official picks for Saturday’s action.

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra are joined by Michael Chiesa for a wide-ranging conversation centered around his upcoming return to action in Seattle and the balancing act of being both an active UFC fighter and one of the promotion’s most trusted analysts.

Chiesa talks about fighting in the Pacific Northwest, what’s fueling his current 3-fight win streak, and how his mindset has evolved at this stage of his career.

Chiesa reflects on the adjustments that have led to renewed momentum, the challenges of flipping between fighter and broadcaster mode, and what a big performance in Seattle could mean for his standing at welterweight.

Before signing off, Chiesa shifts into analyst mode to plug and preview Thursday’s UFC BJJ 5 event — breaking down key matchups and what fans can expect as he joins Din Thomas on the broadcast team.

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra are joined by friend of the show Chase Hooper and UFC BJJ bantamweight champion Mikey Musumeci on today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered.

With the Seahawks fresh off their Super Bowl LX victory, it’s only right that Seattle’s own Hooper calls in ahead of his first fight back in the Emerald City in nearly nine years, as the UFC brings a Fight Night card to Seattle on March 28 headlined by Israel Adesanya vs. Joe Pyfer.

Hooper talks about balancing fatherhood with life as a UFC fighter, what he learned from his first-round setback last summer, and how fighting close to home brings a different kind of motivation as he continues to evolve in the division.

Later, reigning UFC BJJ champion Musumeci makes his Unfiltered debut with a bang — instantly clicking with Matt as they bond over authentic pizza. Musumeci then previews his upcoming bantamweight title defense against Shay Montague at UFC BJJ 5, reflecting on the discipline that shaped his career and what continues to drive him as one of the most accomplished submission grapplers in the world.

Plus, Jim and Matt wrap things up with their biggest takeaways from Saturday’s UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs. Oliveira card.

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra welcome a pair of first-time guests to the show as they gear up for Saturday’s UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs. Oliveira card at the Meta APEX.

First, middleweight Marc-Andre Barriault joins the show to discuss his MMA journey and the roots of the toughness that has defined his fighting style. The Kill Cliff FC staple also breaks down his upcoming matchup with Michał Oleksiejczuk and what fans can expect when the two heavy hitters share the Octagon.

Later, flyweight contender Amir Albazi makes his UFC Unfiltered debut, eager to put an injury-filled stretch behind him and get back to making noise in the division. Albazi reflects on his journey from Iraq to Syria and Sweden, how those early experiences shaped him, and how martial arts became his outlet — before turning his focus to a high-stakes matchup with Kyoji Horiguchi.

Stick around as Jim and Matt lock in picks for Saturday’s card.

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Jim Norton is joined by guest co-host RJ Clifford for a full recap of UFC 325, breaking down the card from top to bottom and reacting to the biggest performances from Sydney.

But first, the guys welcome featherweight Colby Thicknesse to the show. Thicknesse reflects on a massive weekend for two of his closest teammates, sharing his perspective on Alexander Volkanovski successfully defending his featherweight title and Mauricio Ruffy’s statement win at lightweight.

Having spent much of his life training alongside Volk — who has cornered him in both of his UFC appearances — Colby discusses what he’s learned from the featherweight GOAT and provides an update on when fans can expect to see him back in the Octagon.

With Diego Lopes coming up short in Saturday’s main event, Jim and RJ close out the episode by discussing what the featherweight contender may need to do next to earn a third title shot after going 0–2 against Volkanovski.

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra kick off the episode by breaking down UFC 325 from top to bottom, locking in their picks and debating key matchups as the promotion gears up for one of the most anticipated cards of the year.

After the picks, the guys are joined by one of the most dynamic power couples in the fight game — women’s strawweight Tabatha Ricci and Zuffa boxer Callum Walsh. Before diving into their careers, the conversation begins with a look at their unique farming lifestyle and how life outside the spotlight helps keep them grounded amid the chaos of combat sports.

Ricci then talks about her continued evolution inside the Octagon, how she’s approaching this phase of her career, and why staying active and sharpening the details remain the priority as she pushes forward on her quest for a title shot — beginning with a high-stakes bout against Virna Jandiroba in April.

Walsh reacts to his main event win from last Friday’s Zuffa Boxing card and outlines his plan to grow into a true 160-pound middleweight after campaigning at 154 prior to signing with Zuffa Boxing.

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra welcome a pair of familiar faces back to the show in women’s strawweight Gillian Robertson and men’s featherweight Jean Silva.

First up, Robertson calls in to discuss her long-awaited return to the Octagon. After a frustrating stretch of delays, postponements, and bad luck with opponents, she previews her rescheduled matchup against Amanda Lemos — now set for March 14 at the Meta APEX — and explains why staying active moving forward is a top priority as she eyes a fifth-straight win.

Then, fresh off his win over Arnold Allen, featherweight contender Jean Silva joins the show alongside his manager to assist with Portuguese-to-English translation duties. Matt sets the tone for the interview in a way that requires no Duolingo, immediately matching Silva’s infectious energy. From there, the conversation turns to a breakdown of Silva’s win over Allen, what the fight revealed about his evolution as a fighter, and where he sees himself fitting into the featherweight picture as Jim throws out potential next opponents.

Jim and Matt wrap up the episode with their biggest takeaways from UFC 324, highlighting standout performances and early storylines from the first-ever UFC event of the Paramount era.

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After a six-week wait for live UFC action, Jim Norton and Matt Serra are back and ready to dive in. On today’s episode, the guys break down UFC 324 from top to bottom — locking in three official picks each for their first predictions of the year and setting the tone for what promises to be a loaded night of fights for the first card of the Paramount era.

Then, former title challenger Alex Perez joins the show ahead of his Saturday matchup against surging flyweight Charles Johnson. Perez opens up about life outside the Octagon, fatherhood, navigating a tough stretch in his career, and why this fight feels like a pivotal opportunity to reassert himself in the men’s 125-pound division.

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra welcome back lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett, who joins the show ahead of his interim title showdown with Justin Gaethje at UFC 324. Paddy breaks down why he believes this is the right moment to make a statement, how he sees the matchup playing out, and what an interim belt could mean with Ilia Topuria’s future still unresolved.

Between interviews, Jim and Matt also touch on the day’s biggest news: Kayla Harrison’s neck injury forcing the cancellation of her women’s bantamweight title defense against Amanda Nunes.

Middleweight standout Caio Borralho stops by to discuss bouncing back from the first UFC loss of his career, what he learned from his Paris main event against Nassourdine Imavov, and why his upcoming clash with Reinier de Ridder at UFC 326 feels like the perfect reset. Caio also weighs in on the crowded middleweight picture, his Fighting Nerds teammates, and what 2026 could present if all goes to plan.

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